Responsibilities:
“… As the Department’s Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, the incumbent provides leadership, policy, guidance, and direction to the staff, as well as coordination of the Department’s long and short-range planning efforts to constituent organizations. The office supports the government-wide acquisition initiatives, including the Federal Category Management Initiative and Integrated Acquisition Environment, and interfaces with OMB, GSA, Congress, and HHS leadership on acquisition policies and initiatives. The office also provides technical assistance to the Department’s Operating and Staff Divisions, and evaluates effectiveness of their acquisition programs, including the development and measurement of performance standards. Additionally, the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions provides leadership of the Departmental Contract Information System (DCIS) and HHS Consolidated Acquisition System (HCAS)…”
